Kelly Clarkson has had a darn good week. Not only did she impress during her hosting gig at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday (May 20), but she also got to celebrate Tuesday (May 22) as her The Voice protege Brynn Cartelli took home the prize as the youngest finalist and winner in the show’s history.

Not bad for a few days of work, right?

However, what the first-time The Voice coach seemed really excited about following the live show was the fact that she actually ended up beating Blake Shelton, whom she has exchanged banter with throughout the season. He also happens to be the most victorious coach in The Voice history, with six wins under his belt.

In fact, Shelton even promised that he would refer to her as “Queen Kelly” if she ended up winning.

“Don’t think I’m not waiting,” Clarkson admitted, laughing after Tuesday’s show when asked if Shelton had actually used that deferential term yet. “I haven’t checked my phone, but I’m gonna hold him to it!”

While Clarkson would love to hear those words come out of Shelton’s mouth, the truth of the matter is that she is simply thrilled that a woman managed to engineer the big win. She noted that it was her and fellow female coach Alicia Keys’ mission “to beat the cowboy,” as she puts it. “So, success!”

Certainly, all eyes will be on Clarkson and Shelton come June 6, as both have been announced as performers at the 2018 CMT Music Awards, set to air live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

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Is there anything cuter than a baby boy and his daddy getting in some giggle time together?

Jason Aldean has been quite busy of late out on the road, and most recently putting in time performing his latest single, “Drowns the Whiskey,” at Tuesday night’s (May 22) Voice finale. Is he getting any rest? His wife, Brittany, made sure to let fans know he’s relaxing here and there, having captured a truly darling moment of much-needed downtime playing with baby son Memphis, which she shared on Instagram.

The little boy is overcome with adorable fits of laughter as he plays with his dad, who barely has to say a word to get the kiddo cracking up in joy. Aldean himself can’t resist a few chuckles, as well as giving the baby a big ol’ kiss. (And it looks like Memphis, who will be six months old soon, is probably working on some brand-new teeth—based on how he’s stuffing his chubby little hands in his mouth and producing copious amounts of drool).

Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina stepped on the stage at the 2018 ACM Awards knowing theywere about to shock their fans. That super-romantic almost-kiss during their live performance of “What Ifs” was planned, but put the two artists — both of whom are in committed relationships (with other people) — in an odd position.

“We had been doing rehearsals for the show and they told us that they wanted us to work on staging and blocking, and they told us that they wanted us to end up face to face,” Alaina tells Taste of Country backstage on Jason Aldean‘s High Noon Neon Tour. “They” are ACMs producers.

“I mean, Kane and I don’t really put our noses together when we look at each other,” she jokes, “So during rehearsals, we are standing 2 to 3 feet apart — like a normal distance for people who are performing together — and they said, ‘Can you guys get a little closer together?’ They said, ‘We want people to think you guys are going to kiss.’ We asked them, ‘Why do you want people to think that?'”

Now Get Kane Brown’s Side About the “What Ifs” Performance

ACM Awards producers perfectly predicted what would happen — as planned, social media exploded as the moment happened live during the CBS broadcast. But both Brown and Alaina felt awkward about what transpired, but Alaina feels like it was the right call anyway.

“They wanted us to live out the lyrics of the song and after thinking about it, I think it all kind of made sense,” she says. “Part of our job as entertainers is to entertain and perform and take on the roles of two people who were supposed to be asking, ‘what if?'”

“But it was a little weird, because I’m in a very committed relationship that will be six years in October and Kane is engaged to be married,” Alaina admits. “I had to go to (boyfriend) Alex (Hopkins) and be like ‘So, just to let you know, we aren’t going to kiss but its going to look like we are …’ But he’s great. I mean, Alex is so great and Katelyn [Jae, Brown’s fiancee] is great, too. We both have really good people supporting us.”

Alaina wouldn’t have wanted to have this non-romantic “romantic” moment with anyone else. “Thank God it was Kane,” she admits, chuckling. “If it had been some other dude or some random guy, I might have had to put a halt to this. I mean, what if someone had actually kissed me live on television? It would have been a smack in the face.”

Next up for Alaina includes getting back on the road with Aldean and Luke Combs this weekend before settling back in Nashville for a number of CMA Fest appearances.

AND THE WINNER IS…

The Voice 2018 wrapped up last night. Only two of my predictions were correct. Britt Buchanan took 2nd place, and Spensha Baker took 4th; But Kyla Jade, the most experienced singer of the bunch, left The Voice with 3rd place honors, and Brynn Cartelli was the youngest contestant to ever win The Voice. I put her in 3rd place.

In my book, anyone who makes the final 4, is a star. So hats off to all of these Contestants. They put their lives on hold for several weeks to chase their musical dreams.

MY BEEF

Here’s my beef. The Voice used to have two prizes: A cash prize of $100,000 and a recording contract. Quietly, they’ve done away with the cash prize of $100,000. What’s up with that?!

IS IT A COINCIDENCE?

Could it be that the winner being chosen is more about the coaches? Newcomer Kelly Clarkson needed a win for her first season? Heaven forbid that Blake Shelton get ANOTHER win! Kyla may have made a mistake being on Blake’s Team. I think you might have to play your cards right to win this show. Talent alone, just like in any business, isn’t enough.

We here about the incredible amounts of money that are paid out to the judges, the host. How about the back up band and singers, the network. In the big scheme of things, $100,000 sounds like a ten dollar bill. Why in the world would you take that away from the winner? The winner will need that money to look the part; drive, fly or organize themselves to hire a manager, a band, a sound system; without a little cash in pocket, it’s pretty tough to make a go of it. Just like in real life, they are taking the opportunity to put it to the talent who make the show what it is.

WILL IT CONTINUE?

I realize that the each Contestant receives s stipend for basically room and board while they are on the show, but we all know what happens to most of the Contestants once they leave the show. We rarely hear much come from the recording contract, and lets face it; who gets money from the contract? NOT the Artist. I’m really disappointed that they made that move.

Will people still watch? Yes. Will people still try out for The Voice? Yes. It’s just the principle of the whole thing. Give us the dream~ We all want to see the winner walk away with something! Maybe Kelly, Adam, Alicia, and Blake can dish some of their earnings her way. How bout it guys? They KNOW what’ its like out there. I’m very disappointed in that decision.

The winner of The Voice Season 14 was announced Tuesday night (May 22), and the result turned out to usher in a night of firsts. Coach Kelly Clarkson won, in her very first season, with youngest champion ever Brynn Cartelli.

Cartelli, who is just 15, was a fan favorite throughout the season for her mature-beyond-her-years delivery. Although she’s officially the youngest finalist to win the series, she joins some other previous teen standouts from the show: Danielle Bradbery (Season 4) and Sawyer Christopher Fredericks (Season 8), both of whom were 16 at the time.

Clarkson no doubt was riding high herself, having bested her friendly rival Blake Shelton, who with six wins is the most awarded coach in Voice history. She also pulled ahead of formidable competitor Alicia Keys, who won in Season 12.

Clarkson will be returning to the show for Season 15, along with another veteran coach, Jennifer Hudson, who served for Season 13. Shelton’s two team members, Spensha Baker and Kyla Jade, took fourth and third place, respectively. The runner-up was Britton Buchanan from Team Alicia.

On Tuesday (May 22) night, The Voice Season 14 finale ushered in a winner based on votes from America. While fans wondered if it would it be Kyla Jade or Spensha Baker from Team Blake Shelton, Britton Buchanan from Team Alicia Keys or Brynn Cartelli from Team Kelly Clarkson, they were forced to wait, but were entertained with a variety of performances from artists in all genres.

Three-time/reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean delighted fans toward the end of the broadcast with the television debut of his new single “Drowns the Whiskey,” a mid-tempo, melodic number that he delivered smoothly to the audience. The official single features an appearance from Miranda Lambert; Aldean, however, handled it solo on TheVoice stage.

Aldean says the song is one of his favorites on his latest album, Rearview Town.

The superstar was part of TheVoice finale’s star-studded lineup, which included appearances from Kane Brown, Jennifer Hudson, James Bay, Florence and the Machine, Halsey featuring Big Sean, Ryan Adams, Dua Lipa and more.

Which Jason Aldean Hit Is a Cover Song? Find Out!

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Summer is here, and before you know it the kids will be stir crazy and needing to get out of the house. Here are a few awesome summer camps you can send them to around Central Minnesota!

Camp Lebanon – Upsala, MN

A non-denominational christian camp that has been in operation for 70 years. The staff and facilities are amazing, and the food can’t be beat! Located on beautiful Cedar Lake, your kids will come home with hundreds of stories to tell of exploring the water front, making friends, zip-lining, and so much more! Plus there are options for the whole family from taking the little ones to family camp, all through adult retreats! Learn all about the camp and get your child registered here!

Circle R Ranch – Long Prairie, MN

Located on Hwy 27 between Little Falls and Long Prairie this is the perfect camp for the horse lover in your family! But it isn’t all about horses, there are lots of other activities part of this camp experience! Swimming, dance nights, arts and crafts, trail riding and more! Learn more and register your camper here!

Lutheran Island Camp – Henning, MN

This camp has options for all members of the family! There are options for non-overnight camp experiences, family camp experiences, and multiple camps for kids ages 3- teenagers. Classic camp activities mixed with specialized ones like horse back riding, science studies, water themed weeks, paintball weekends, performing arts and more! Learn more and register here!

Big Sandy Camp – McGregor, MN

For over 50 years this camp has been running about an hour North East of Brained. There are multiple sessions through out the summer for all members of your family. The mission of Big Sandy Camp is to touch hearts and change lives through innovative, Christ-centered activities, events and programs. Learn more and register here!

Camp Fish – Walker, MN

For the avid fisherman or woman in your house! Five days and four nights of fishing, education, friendship and fun with memories that will last a lifetime! This year’s camp is taking place from July 11th to the 15th and is an adult and child event! Learn all about it and register for this years camp here!

Check Out Abbey’s Day at Camp Lebanon in Upsala!

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The “Downtown Dead” singer didn’t even add “one day” when talking to Ty, Kelly and Chuck about family planning. “I’ve got more baby fever than my wife I think but she’s coming around,” he says, smiling.

Those who’ve followed Hunt for a few years know he’s always wanted a family, but until now he didn’t have a person to have children with, and he definitely didn’t have time in his career-centered schedule. At the 2015 CMA Awards, he told Taste of Country Nights radio host Sam Alex that hanging out on tour with Lady Antebellum and singer Hillary Scott‘s then-baby girl got him thinking about his figure.

“I’d like to have a little girl or little boy, or both, or several,” he said. “Yeah, I think that’s in my future, hopefully.”

For now Hunt, says he’s just enjoying the honeymoon phase of a new marriage to wife Hannah Lee Fowler. This summer he’ll be on tour with Luke Bryan, playing stadium shows on weekends and the Taste of Country Music Festival in June. The new two or three dates a week schedule suits him just fine. Gone are the days of four concerts and three media days every week, and he’s not upset about it.

“Downtown’s Dead” is Hunt’s new single, released last week. Another new song is expected to be released in the next few weeks, although the 34-year-old admits he’s not close to recording an album.

Where Have You Been, Sam Hunt?!

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If you only watched the NBC broadcast of the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, you surely missed one of country music’s best moments. If you tuned in late, you missed two others.

This Top 5 Moments from Sunday’s 2018 Billboard Music Awards includes Maren Morris, Kelly Clarkson (twice), Sam Hunt and Mason Ramsey. Yep, Walmart Boy makes the list, and trust us, he deserves it for creating an impromptu new duo that’s probably going to be the next viral sensation.

Clarkson was host, performer and social justice warrior on a night that celebrated the top musical accomplishments of 2018. Early on she called for action, not silence after the most recent school shooting. Her mashup of hits set the tone for a throwback kind of night that included performances by Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue and Janet Jackson. There was not a true country music performance, but Morris had a chance to shine singing her song “The Middle” with Zedd. Hunt also took the stage — the “Downtown’s Dead” singer was the only country singer to accept an award during the three-hour telecast, winning for Top Country Song.

What was your favorite moment? Watch our Top 5 from the 2018 BBMAs and let us know where we got it right or wrong. Then, decide who was country music’s best dressed on the Billboard Music Awards red carpet.

Fans are near-rabid for new material from the Annies, who last put out an album in 2013. Lambert’s posted several things on social media over the past months promising that the group is working on new music—and even told Billboard that a new album was slated for 2018—but we haven’t heard anything from them yet.

However, here’s to hoping she’s really serious, because on May 19, Lambert posted a shot of herself enjoying some nice pool weather relaxing on a unicorn floatie. She hashtagged it #PistolAnnies, #Workplay and #WeWereWritingIPromise.

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She also tagged fellow Annie Monroe, who posted her own photo around the same time, posing in a bikini in front of an Airstream. At any rate, however long it takes for new Annies music to come out, it seems they are having a good time writing it!

The trio revved up the excitement for new music earlier this year with a mini-reunion during a stop on Lambert’s Livin’ Like Hippies Tour in Lexington, Ky., on March 2. Lambert noted in an early 2018 interview that they have written one song, but the project isn’t close to being finished.

“Everybody is kind of in different directions, which is why the Annies always takes a while. We’re very much in the spirit of the Annies right now,” she tells Storme Warren of The Highway.

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Over the weekend Starbucks announced a new policy that basically allows people to hang out at Starbucks locations without actually having to buy anything. They posted on their website saying:

We are committed to creating a culture of warmth and belonging where everyone is welcome. This policy is intended to help maintain the third place environment in alignment with our mission “to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.”

Last month Starbucks caused quite a stir when two black men were arrested for trespassing after using a Starbucks bathroom in Philadelphia. After the incident the company also set a date for sensitivity training for all employees country wide, which will be on May 29th. With this new policy, Starbucks just asks that anyone using their spaces use them as intended, are considerate of others, act responsibly and communicate with respect.

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When Thomas Rhett gets on stage, he becomes a superstar, but he’s still conscious of how he wants to present himself to the people in the audience — especially his younger fans.

Rhett admits he takes the kind words he receives from mothers of his young fans to heart, feeling a sense of pride in knowing they respect how he carries himself both onstage and on social media.

“Probably some of the best compliments I ever receive are when I do check on Twitter or Instagram and read like some of the comments people leave on photos,” Rhett tells his label, Big Machine Label Group. “I do love when moms of little kids will comment and say, you know, ‘We love how you and Lauren are stand up people on Instagram’ and all that kind of stuff.”

Watch Thomas Rhett Singing With His Dad as a Kid!

As a father of two young girls himself, the “Marry Me” singer is mindful of how he acts while performing in front of crowds of people where he knows children are in attendance, taking his position as a celebrity seriously.

“I do have a lot of kid fans you know, and I do try to like watch my mouth onstage and you know all that kind of stuff,” he says. “But I just want to be a good role model for little kids that are coming to those concerts that can get kind of rowdy. At least in the midst of the rowdiness, I just want to be like a good figure for them.”

Rhett and his wife Lauren brought home eldest daughter Willa Gray in May of 2017 following an exhaustive process of adopting her from her native country of Uganda. Her sister Ada James was born in August. The burgeoning superstar launched his 2018 Life Changes Tour on April 5 in Tulsa, Okla., and continues on the road through October.

THE GREATEST RACE IN HISTORY

Do you remember Mine That Bird? The most unlikely of winners. The odds? 50 to 1. Mine That Bird was in last place and came from behind to pass all the other horses and winning by 6 and 3/4 lengths! It was amazing. Watch the race by clicking on the picture above.

TRAGIC RACE for BARBARO- I CAN’T LOOK

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BARBARO’S INJURY DURING THE PREAKNESS 2006

Perhaps one of the saddest stories of horse racing in history. It’s so sad, I can’t even watch the video again. This horse just wanted to run….His injuries led to his death about 7 months later; What it does, is show the pure spirit of these beautiful horses; who run not for money…but just because they CAN.

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If you are one of the few Minnesotans who loves to watch the horse races leading to the Triple Crown, we just might have a King this year. Justify has now won both The Kentucky Derby and The Preakness. His next race will by Saturday June 9th, in New York for The Belmont, the final race which will determine if Justify will be the next horse to make history by taking The Triple Crown.

If you missed the race Saturday, watch it here. It was a foggy day, and Justify is again the cleanest horse on the track; throwing mud in the face of his competitors.

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WHO WAS THE LAST TRIPLE CROWN CHAMPION?

If Justify wins The Belmont, he’ll join the ranks of the elite 12 horses that have accomplished this amazing feat in the past. The latest winner of The Triple Crown was in 2015. American Pharaoh. Watch all three races here.

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The Triple Crown winners are:

2015 American Pharaoh

1978 Affirmed

1977 Seattle Slew

1973 Secretariat

1948 Citation

1946 Assaut

1943 Count Fleet

1941 Whirlaway

1937 War Admiral

1935 Omaha

1930 Gallant Fox

1919 Sir Barton

THE 12 TRIPLE CROWN MAJESTIES-IN ACTION

Watch this compilation video of all of our Triple Crown winners below. Now that we’ve got you hooked, don’t miss the next race on June 9th! The Belmont Stakes. Go Justify! I’m rooting for you!

As the 2018 Billboard Music Awards winners continue to be announced, it’s safe to say that Chris Stapleton is going to have a really good night. Awarded ahead of the May 20 show, Stapleton had already been named an early winner for Top Country Artist, Top Country Male Artist and Top Country Album.

Other early BBMAs winners included Maren Morris for Top Country Female Artist, Florida Georgia Line for Top Country Duo/Group Artist, and Luke Bryan for Top Country Tour. Stay tuned to Taste of Country throughout the NBC telecast of the awards, as we will update the list of official winners throughout the night! Not only will we be watching the country-specific categories, but some all-genre categories in which country artists just might come home as a winner within!

Memorial Day weekend is hot on the horizon, signifying the opening of public swimming pools across the country as well as the ushering in of a full season of beach and lake days. But it’s not truly summertime until the girls start breaking out their bikinis, and Carrie Underwood indicates that time is now.

The country music superstar posted a photo of herself on Instagram on Friday (May 18) sporting a black bikini courtesy of her own fitness/lifestyle brand Calia by Carrie. “Summer vibes,” Underwood writes with the photo, and it’s an apt caption. She’s posed relaxing by a swimming pool with a pareo tied around her waist, and looks ready to cool off in the water any minute.

The weather (and Underwood’s wardrobe) isn’t the only thing heating up this time of year. Underwood’s latest tune, “Cry Pretty,” is gaining rapid steam as the first song from her’s next studio album, her first in nearly three years and her first on UMG Nashville after a post-Idol career spent on Sony Music Nashville. The album is also called Cry Pretty and will be released on Sept.14.

Underwood seems to be rebuilding her public presence following a hard fall at her Nashville-area home last year that left her bruised and broken. She says a “lone step” caused her to fall down some steps, breaking her wrist on impact. She also suffered facial injuries and underwent repair surgery which included 40-50 stitches.

Sam Hunt has spent a lot of time at home over the past year, because apparently he’s discovered the life-sucking power of Netflix.

“Netflix is going to be the downfall of me,” Hunt admits in an interview on the Bobby Bones Show on Friday (May 18).

“I didn’t have cable or TV at all for three years and then I discovered Netflix,” the superstar — who just dropped “Downtown’s Dead,” his first new single in 15 months — explains. “It’s like I have been in a dessert without water for three years. I just dove in.”

So, Like, Where the Heck Has Sam Hunt Been?!

In taking time out of the spotlight to concentrate on himself, Hunt tries to use media to learn, so he opts for educational and historical content when he sits down in front of the tube. “I get into the documentaries and the historical things that are on there. I love the true-to-life stuff,” he says. “I’m checking every little nugget to make sure its accurate.”

Hunt’s Netflix and chill time (take that literally) often involves his new wife Hannah Lee Fowler, but she’s not as into violent shows as he is. “My wife can’t be around that kind of violence at all, so I have to make sure that she’s not home or I will turn (the volume) down,” Hunt says when asked if he has been watching shows about Mexican drug lord El Chapo.

But despite their differences, it sounds as if the newlyweds are loving marriage. Hunt and Fowler wed in a private ceremony in their Georgia hometown last April.

“She has been really supportive and I tell her everyday how much I appreciate it,” he says, specifically talking about how married life and superstardom have intertwined. “I know how much I have asked her to put her interests on hold to be a part of this thing that I’m doing that really kind of consumes both of us … but in a good way for the most part.”

Hunt promises more new music will follow “Downtown’s Dead,” but a timeline for a new album is not clear.

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Throughout his career, Keith Urban has delighted millions with high-capacity, electric shows. But he is just as magical when he sits down at his home piano and sings, like in this impromptu performance of “Parallel Line.”

Fans immediately responded to the sweet serenade, filling Urban’s Instagram page with comments about the performance. “You are truly blessed (and I have) loved everything you have ever sang,” wrote one fan, with another saying “you just keep getting better and better.”

Actually This “Parallel Line” Performance Might Have Been Sweeter

Indeed, there is something achingly sweet about watching the country superstar close his eyes and sing, his voice quivering on the high notes. Plus, it gives fans a chance to appreciate the song so much more when it is delivered in its natural state.

“Parallel Line” is featured on Urban’s current album Graffiti U, which is his ninth studio album and first in two years (and gave him his highest first week sales figure in nearly eight years).

“Just off a plane to a “screaming” phone filled with texts and emails about Graffiti U and I still feel like I’m in the clouds!!” Urban remarked after the album hit the top spot on the Billboard Country Album Chart in its first week of release. “I feel so blessed and thankful to everyone who is coming along on the ride with me.”

“Coming Home” is the current single from Graffiti U, on country radio now.